Thursday, August 25, 2011

What To Look For In A Double Stroller

By Alexander Reign


Finding the perfect stroller that can best accommodate your child can be difficult already, so much more if you are in search for a stroller that is supposed to support more than a single infant. Sometimes, couples hesitate to buy a double stroller because it then becomes unusable (due to its bulkiness) comes the time when the wife bears another child.

A double stroller can come in two formats-the tandem and the side-by-side and tandem strollers. The tandem stroller is one on which you sit one child in front, with the infant behind. This arrangement provides better view for the child in front and wider leg room. Meanwhile, the baby lies comfortably behind. This type has the more compact design, so it's easier to pack and transport. But parents lament the difficulty in maneuvering the stroller by the curbs.

The Britax B-Ready stroller is so convenient to use, in fact, it can be configured into 14 different styles for increased functionality. It can shrink in size to reduce its bulkiness whenever it is used for a single infant only. Nevertheless, it can expand to give comfort to twins sharing a single stroller. Convertible strollers as such are designed in a way that they can be used by parents wherever they go, that means that these strollers can also be converted to serve as car seats. For example, the Britax B-Ready Stroller can be dissected to become two separate car seats or toddler seats.

If you are contemplating on getting a double stroller, think that you're buying this for the benefit of the riders and the person maneuvering it. First, check out the handle if these offer a good grip and comfortable to the contours of your hand. Pushing a stroller with two children can put a strain on your hands and wrists, especially when making that turn. Better test drive a few models and see which one is to your comfort level.

Then think about the youngsters on the stroller. Authorities claim that the style should be ergonomic such that it regards a child's wants for comfort and safety. The seats should be able to recline for the infant who has to lie flat, or for a napping child. Then check out strollers for their harness, the five-point one giving the most effective support. Youngsters may possibly fall off or slide out of the stroller if they're not securely fastened to it. Also, appear for strollers using a steady base that it doesn't tip more than when pressure or weight is put on the handlebar. An upholstered and padded frame is also a child's safety net. In the event you can get one with washable upholstery, then it's greatest for you and your kids.

If buying a second-hand stroller is an option, be wary of older models which may have already been recalled because of safety issues. Be diligent in doing your research for a good double stroller and do not be carried away by cheap merchandise. Check the Internet for references and for the right deal. A good model, like Britax B-Ready strollers, even if pre-loved, can still get a good price.




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